Pennhurst State School & Hospital

Pennhurst State School & Hospital Pennhurst is about what we as a society chose to do with people who were different—people defined as

Pennhurst State School and Hospital was designed to house the mentally and physically disabled until reports of abuse started to rise up out of the darkness from inside. That darkness was found to contain some of the most horrific, abusive practices that has blighted this society in recent times. 10,400 Pennsylvanians lived and mostly died under horrendous conditions

09/28/2025

Fall is here. The veil is thinning.
The asylum is waiting.

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09/28/2025

Blake Louis lives in Murray Hill, and he said looking at a particular home on his street, which he referred to as an “eyesore” and “health hazard,” has left him exhausted.
Louis, who lives on Chestnut Street, said he has complained to the city multiple times, but the situation remains unchan...

05/22/2022

Love Heals. Hope Lasts.Your support of The Echo Project will fund the renovation of the new Echo Theater and the creation of a Center for Diversity and Reconciliation....

Skeleton of William Burke, displayed at Edinburg Medical School, where he was dissected, after his ex*****on.
01/17/2022

Skeleton of William Burke, displayed at Edinburg Medical School, where he was dissected, after his ex*****on.

A historic photo of Pithole PA
12/06/2020

A historic photo of Pithole PA

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12/06/2020

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This is additional footage shot with the good old camcorder when we were there for the drone shoot last year. Many thanks to my wife Helene for the help with...

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Spring City, PA
19475

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